In-Home OTA: Elevate Daily Living & Independence

Optum; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health and hospice services, empowering patients to recover and live comfortably at home. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) delivers patient-centered therapy under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, documenting outcomes and ensuring safety in home care.

In Rock Hill, SC, this by-the-book role emphasizes independence, rehab in the home, and coordination with care teams to optimize daily living activities and functional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program.
• Current license to practice as an OTA in the assigned state.
• Eligible to take NBCOT certification examination.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of OTA experience, or less with mentoring/ residency approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions under supervision of an OT.
• Document each visit per guidelines for the clinical record.
• Observe and report patient responses and any changes to the supervising OT.
• Provide patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promote wellness and occupational engagement; coordinate follow-up care.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Documentation

Observation & reporting

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

State OTA license

NBCOT eligibility

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health and hospice services, empowering patients to recover and live comfortably at home. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) delivers patient-centered therapy under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, documenting outcomes and ensuring safety in home care.

In Rock Hill, SC, this by-the-book role emphasizes independence, rehab in the home, and coordination with care teams to optimize daily living activities and functional outcomes.